Bachelor of Science in Education in K-8 Teacher Education - Middle Level Science

Students in Elementary Teacher Education (ETE) develop the skills to become outstanding elementary, middle school, and special education teachers, prepared to meet the challenges of educating today’s diverse student population. Our program allows students to become dually certified in elementary education (K-6) and one of six areas of concentration: English as a Second Language, special education, middle school mathematics, middle school English, middle school science or middle school social studies. Having a second teaching certificate makes our graduates even more marketable.Students also have the option of choosing a single certification area in elementary education in conjunction with a UD minor. Students interested in this option should speak with an advisor to discuss the limitations of a single certification.1. The pre-service teacher will develop knowledge of K-8 learners’ development to create inclusive, learner-centered environments that respond to individual differences, diverse cultures and communities grounded in an anti-bias education framework building empathy, respect, understanding and connection. 2. The pre-service teacher will demonstrate a deep understanding of content knowledge and how concepts connect to engage learners in inquiry, critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving. 3. The pre-service teacher will apply proficient pedagogical content knowledge, evidence-based instructional practices, and learners’ progress data to implement culturally and linguistically responsive learning experiences that are accessible, meaningful, and rigorous for all learners. 4. The pre-service teacher will develop a critically-conscious lens to reflect on and transform teacher-decision making to improve practice, engage with communities and families, and serve as an advocate for social justice to ensure learner growth and to advance the profession. Middle Level Science: Preservice teachers will apply their knowledge of science and engineering content, disciplinary and interdisciplinary skills, and evidence-based strategies to plan, implement, assess, and critically reflect on developmentally and culturally responsive instruction to meet the learning needs of young adolescents

Send official transcripts/examination results for all secondary and post-secondary work to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.Provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or academic advisor. Letters must be sent directly from the recommender to our office.Submit your English-proficiency test scores.